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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
10
London reports confirm for the first time since submarine warfare began that a number of enemy subs have been destroyed. Squadron Commander’s air bombing reportedly sunk a submarine off Ostend, with admiralty stressing this disclosure to prevent aiding the enemy.
Paris reports French aviators renewed raids on German targets last night and today attacking about six railway stations and factories. The war office announced that steamers Admiral Watson Dolphin Northland and City of Seattle arrived from the North on Thursday.
W K Greenbaum general manager of the Indiana Transportation Co. is indicted on three counts for overload and unseaworthiness of the Eastland causing the sinking with many deaths. Grand jury notes potential indictments of inspectors and crew were limited by jurisdiction. Eastland chartered for Western Electric Co. employee excursion. Mrs May Gordon sought self harm after a quarrel and is hospitalized.
The Uncles’ club founded to be paternal figures for city orphans announces a large Woodla nd Park outing. Wives of the club members, led by Aunt Arthur T. Neilson and other aunts, will host about 120 orphans with food toys and games.
Joliet local story profiles Glenn White, 15, the world's best girl ball thrower who recently set a 210 foot record. She aims for 225 feet before summer end, credits team pride, and advocates girls and boys playing sports together.
A man named Ed Steene, 30, fell three stories from a hotel window at 123 First Ave S in Oregon, injuring both arms, a leg fracture, and severely damaging teeth. He is at City Hospital with possible death from internal injuries. authorities note heavy liquor use prior to the accident.
Mrs Harry L Dunaway wife of the defaulting Northern Pacific ticket clerk announces she will move to Portland with her baby to live with her parents and seek work as a telephone operator her prior occupation the Dunaway home in Seattle will be broken up
Prof. Edward W. Bemis argues municipal ownership of gas electricity water and street railways is spreading across the United States. He notes cities already own utilities in many areas and more states have public utilities commissions signaling ongoing regulation and public control.
An advertisement touts Sargol as a reliable tablet to aid digestion and convert food into fat blood. It claims 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh with no risk, offered by Bartell Drug Co and Swift'n Pharmacy with a money back guarantee if weight gain is not achieved.
Prof Bemis outlines a four to five month survey in Dallas to study jitneys public utilities and gas street railways as part of a business program led by Mayor H. B. Lindsey. He serves with the Interstate Commerce Commission advising on valuation methods for railroads and telegraph companies.
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